With over three decades of biotechnology expertise, Givaudan Active Beauty has set the reference in Hyaluronic Acid innovation, continuously refining this iconic molecule through precision fermentation and advanced strain engineering. This long-standing expertise has enabled the development of next-generation HA-based active ingredients designed to deliver performance far beyond traditional hydration, meeting the most advanced needs in skin and hair care.
Givaudan Active Beauty unveils new efficacy insights that further strengthens its Hyaluronic Acid portfolio, focusing on protection, repair and penetration for both hair fibres and skin
Proven hair efficacy even after rinsing
New data confirm the ability of PrimalHyal™ Hydra[+] to effectively protect the hair fibre, even in rinse-off conditions. The active ingredient has strong affinity with the hair surface, ensuring lasting benefits after rinsing. These results translate into improved resistance of the hair fibre to external aggressions, particularly UV exposure, with visible smoothing of the cuticle, improved fibre integrity and enhanced mechanical properties such as elasticity and softness. In addition, the active ingredient helps repair hair damaged by thermal and mechanical aggressions, improving the overall quality of the fibre.
Targeted action for damaged hair
Other studies show that ResistHyal™ is specifically designed to address damaged hair. The active ingredient adapts its behaviour to the condition of the fibre, acting mainly on the surface of healthy hair while delivering deeper, targeted repair in compromised fibres. This intelligent mode of action leaves hair smoother, stronger and easier to style, with a visible reduction in frizz and improved fibre cohesion, even after aggressive treatments.
Long-lasting hydration and anti-ageing performance
On the skin, PrimalHyal™ Ultrafiller demonstrates long-lasting hydration benefits, with measurable improvements that persist up to 24 hours after a single application. The skin appears more hydrated, denser and more resilient, confirming its position as a reference HA for anti-ageing formulations. Beyond hydration, new results highlight PrimalHyal™ Ultrafiller’s ability to support the structural integrity of the skin. Combined with complementary active ingredients, it helps limit the degradation of key extracellular matrix components under stressful conditions, reinforcing a holistic anti-ageing approach.
New evidence of deep skin penetration for a 100% natural chassis
Finally, Spherulite™ HA Ultimate, developed on a 100% natural origin chassis in accordance with ISO 16128, confirms its ability to deliver active ingredients deeply and evenly within the skin. This optimised delivery system promotes consistent performance across the skin, opening up new possibilities for advanced HA-based formulations.
“Hyaluronic Acid is often perceived as a single-function ingredient, but our work clearly shows that its performance depends on molecular design, delivery systems and biological context,” says Mathias Fleury, Head of Category – Actives at Givaudan Active Beauty. “By leveraging biotechnology and advanced characterization tools, we are setting new benchmarks for HA performance, not only in skincare but also in high-performance haircare.”
About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2025, Givaudan employed over 17,500 people worldwide and achieved CHF 7.5 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 14.1%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, sustainable growth by improving people’s health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at: www.givaudan.com.
About Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty
Givaudan Fragrance & Beauty crafts inspired fragrances to perfume lives and memories, and develops innovative beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good all over the world. Nature is both our responsibility and our most precious muse. We are just as committed to sustainability as we are to creating innovative products that satisfy consumer needs and anticipate their desires. With a collaborative approach that favours co-creation, we have built a diverse portfolio across personal care, fabric care, hygiene, home care, fine fragrances, and beauty, reflecting our multidisciplinary expertise. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty.
About Givaudan Active Beauty
Givaudan Active Beauty crafts avant-garde cosmetic actives and high-end specialties that make people look and feel good. We bring nature’s most precious gifts to the art of personal care in the form of biotech & botanical high-performing molecules, delighting consumers. Our extensive portfolio of award-winning skin & hair ingredients spans a variety of benefits for human beauty: from well-ageing and self-tanners to radiance, microbiome-friendly, soothers, hydrators, and more. Backed by solid scientific recognition and consumers’ awareness, we remain at the cutting edge of this rapidly expanding market to deliver sustainable solutions supporting the growth of our customers. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Learn more at www.givaudan.com/fragrance-beauty/active-beauty.
